Red Arrows flypast this week: Iconic jets to fly over Nottinghamshire on Thursday - exact route and timings

The iconic jets will soar over Nottinghamshire after leaving RAF Waddington

Aviation enthusiasts in Nottinghamshire are in for a treat this Thursday (August 8) as the iconic Red Arrows soar over the county. 

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The Red Arrows will fly over Nottinghamshire on Thursday, August 8 | Getty Images

On Thursday morning the jets will leave their base at RAF Waddington for a display at the RAF Valley Families Day in North Wales. 

The predicted route to RAF Valley will take the Arrows right over Nottinghamshire, giving residents a rare chance to see the famous aircraft. 

According to Military Airshows, the jets will depart RAF Waddington at 11am, before heading immediately west towards Nottinghamshire. 

At 11.02am, those in the Lincolnshire village of North Scarle see the Arrows fly overhead before they cross the border into Nottinghamshire. 

Once the Hawk T1A jets are in Nottinghamshire skies they will fly north of Nottingham, passing over areas including Kirby-in-Ashfield and Rainworth. 

Keep your eyes peeled between 11.02am and 11.07am as the team pass over Nottinghamshire. 

The aircraft are due to arrive at RAF Valley at 11.26am, with the display taking place later that afternoon. 

This year’s Red Arrows schedule will end with the Duxford End of Season Finale on October 5. 

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